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David Clayton-Thomas(1941-2026)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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In 1970, Blood, Sweat and Tears was one of the biggest bands in the world. They had exploded on the scene with both daring and promise, selling millions of records, winning multiple Grammy Awards including Album of the Year (beating out The Beatles' Abbey Road) and headlining the legendary Woodstock festival.
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What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears? (2023)
David Clayton-Thomas was born on 13 September 1941 in Kingston upon Thames, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for The Gray Man (2022), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and Licorice Pizza (2021). He was married to Suzanne Warren, Terry Nusyna, Nancy Hewitt and Jennifer Goodson. He died on 24 June 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BornSeptember 13, 1941
DiedJune 24, 2026(84)
BornSeptember 13, 1941
DiedJune 24, 2026(84)
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  • Awards
    • 3 wins total

Known for

Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling in The Gray Man (2022)
The Gray Man
6.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2022
Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2011
Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Christine Ebersole, Bradley Cooper, Harriet Sansom Harris, Maya Rudolph, Nate Mann, Cooper Hoffman, Benny Safdie, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Skyler Gisondo, and Alana Haim in Licorice Pizza (2021)
Licorice Pizza
7.1
  • Soundtrack
  • 2021
Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, and Alison Lohman in Where the Truth Lies (2005)
Where the Truth Lies
6.4
  • Soundtrack(as David Clayton Thomas)
  • 2005

Credits

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Actor

  • David Gilmour in Spirit of the Forest: Spirit of the Forest (1989)
    Spirit of the Forest: Spirit of the Forest
    5.4
    Music Video
    • David Clayton-Thomas
    • 1989
  • The David Clayton-Thomas Show
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1973
  • Henry Mancini in The Mancini Generation (1972)
    The Mancini Generation
    TV Series
    • 1972–1973
  • Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Musical Guest
    • 1972

Composer

  • Älä sano mua prinsessaks!
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1999

Soundtrack

  • Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling in The Gray Man (2022)
    The Gray Man
    6.5
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2022
  • Seth Rogen, Sebastian Stan, and Lily James in Pam & Tommy (2022)
    Pam & Tommy
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel" (uncredited)
    • 2022
  • Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Christine Ebersole, Bradley Cooper, Harriet Sansom Harris, Maya Rudolph, Nate Mann, Cooper Hoffman, Benny Safdie, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Skyler Gisondo, and Alana Haim in Licorice Pizza (2021)
    Licorice Pizza
    7.1
    • writer: "Lisa, Listen to Me"
    • 2021
  • Joe Scarborough, Willie Geist, and Mika Brzezinski in Morning Joe (2007)
    Morning Joe
    4.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2021
  • Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)
    Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
    7.3
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2018
  • Cannonball (2017)
    Cannonball
    5.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel" (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Britt Robertson in Girlboss (2017)
    Girlboss
    6.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel" (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Preacher (2016)
    Preacher
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "Go Down Gamblin'" (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Kevin Spacey and Michael Shannon in Elvis & Nixon (2016)
    Elvis & Nixon
    6.3
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2016
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel" (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
    5.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel" (uncredited)
    • 2011–2012
  • Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
    7.0
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2011
  • A Heartbeat Away (2011)
    A Heartbeat Away
    4.7
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2011
  • Billie Piper in Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007)
    Secret Diary of a Call Girl
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2010
  • Clovis Cornillac, Virginie Efira, and Manu Payet in L'amour, c'est mieux à deux (2010)
    L'amour, c'est mieux à deux
    5.8
    • writer: "Spinning Wheel"
    • 2010

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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • David Clayton Thomas and the Shays
  • Born
    • September 13, 1941
    • Kingston upon Thames, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 24, 2026
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Suzanne Warren(divorced)

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    One-time lead singer of Blood Sweat & Tears.

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